Final Layout Artist - Animation Studios

Position: Final Layout Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary  We’re looking for versatile Final Layout Artists who have an eye for detail and a blend of creative and technical skills. Final Layout Artists help finalize set dressing, camera work, and shot assembly, ensuring that all components are ready for the final stages of production and that shots align with the film’s cinematic style and storytelling needs.
What You’ll Do   Fine‑tune cinematic staging and camera positioning for assigned shots and sequences, as directed by the Final Layout Supervisor or Head of Cinematography, Layout
Work closely with Final Layout leadership to finalize camera setups—including framing, angles, movement, and focus—to enhance storytelling, performance, and visual impact
Refine and polish set dressing in shots, ensuring that all environment elements are visually cohesive and aligned with the Production Designer’s and Art Directors’ vision
Conform timing and casting of shots from previs/rough layout or editorial to match the latest edit, ensuring camera and asset usage align with the cut
Help maintain continuity and consistency of geography, scale, eye‑lines, and screen direction across shots and sequences
Set up and assemble final layout shots with all required assets and technical settings, ensuring scenes are cleanly structured and ready for Animation, CFX, FX, Lighting, and Compositing
Maintain and update shot breakdown information (e.g., asset usage, camera naming) and support QC of shots for downstream delivery
Work with layout tools and proprietary systems, and provide feedback on tools and workflows where appropriate
Collaborate with Animation, Environments, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Compositing teams to ensure final layout supports their needs and the wider production objectives
Communicate progress and potential challenges clearly to Supervisors and Production, and help troubleshoot creative and technical issues
Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open‑mindedness
What You’ll Need   Previous experience as part of layout and/or previs teams on digital feature films, VFX projects, or high‑end series
Experience working within large digital feature film production pipelines
A reel or portfolio demonstrating strong camera work, shot composition, and layout/final layout skills
Working knowledge of previs/layout techniques, camera animation, and scene set‑up
Knowledge of cinematography and how to translate storyboards and animatics into 3D camera and shot design
Proficiency in 3D software used in digital film production, particularly Maya (experience with tools such as Nuke, Houdini, or Unreal is a plus)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and problem‑solve, and to meet deadlines while under pressure
Excellent attention to detail
This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office).
At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $80K - 160K CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be…